A New Book: Deuteronomy
Parshat Devarim Deuteronomy 1:1 -3:22 This week we begin reading the last book of the Torah, Deuteronomy. Moses begins to retell the story of the… Read More »A New Book: Deuteronomy
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Existence: Why is there a universe? – something from nothing
This is a fascinating article from New scientist magazine about the origins of the universe. It asks scientific questions that religious folks have been asking… Read More »Existence: Why is there a universe? – something from nothing
High Holiday Tickets, Video-Streaming, and Mission
As technology changes the way we do things and perceive things here is a wonderful article about video streaming and the High Holy Days. We… Read More »High Holiday Tickets, Video-Streaming, and Mission
On Journeys- Maase’ei
Parshat Maasei Numbers 33:1-36:23 We have come to the end of the book of Numbers with this week’s parasha, Maase’ei. It is most often paired… Read More »On Journeys- Maase’ei
Israel Grows on Me
Israel has been amazing. My sabbatical is soon coming to a close but I have had a wonderful time in Eretz Yisrael. In the next… Read More »Israel Grows on Me
Bringing Justice and Love
Mazal tov to the all those getting married in New York. What a glorious day! I hope the pictures from this first day resonate world… Read More »Bringing Justice and Love
Bli Neder- without taking a vow: Mattot
Parshat Mattot Numbers30:2 -32:42 It is summer and families gather for wedding celebrations. In most wedding celebrations everyone looks forward to the couples’ vows. Will… Read More »Bli Neder- without taking a vow: Mattot
Joint Statement in Response to Yehuda Levin on the Death of Leiby Kletzky.
The murder of Leiby Kletzky was a tragic event that has brought together people of all faiths and creeds in grief and heartache. Young Leiby’s… Read More »Joint Statement in Response to Yehuda Levin on the Death of Leiby Kletzky.
Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant has stabilized, officials say – latimes.com
Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant has stabilized, officials say – latimes.com. This plant will be an issue for years to come. It is truly… Read More »Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant has stabilized, officials say – latimes.com
Hearing the News: Pincus
Parshat Pincus Numbers 25:10-30:1 There are no more dreaded words from the doctor, ‘There’s nothing more that I can do.” For the doctor who has… Read More »Hearing the News: Pincus